Postcode WA7 1BY is located in an urban city, within the Bridgewater ward of Halton in the North West region, and forms part of the Runcorn Town & Westfield area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 151.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Runcorn Town & Westfield is £37,000 per year. The nearest station is Runcorn located about 0.5 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest medium park is Runcorn Promenade.
Runcorn Town & Westfield has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,296 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 16% most deprived areas in England.
Runcorn Town & Westfield has a very high crime rate, with approximately 151.7 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 12.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 17.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Runcorn Town & Westfield is £37,000 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 76 ft away from WA7 1BY.
Runcorn Town & Westfield near WA7 1BY has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Runcorn located about 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Runcorn | N/A | Walking directions to Runcorn |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Runcorn Promenade | Medium | Walking directions to Runcorn Promenade |
| 0.3 mi | Rock Park | Small | Walking directions to Rock Park |
Based on 72 recent sales, the median property price is £149,500 in Bridgewater area, with individual transactions ranging from £52,500 up to £270,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £234,250 |
| Flats | 4 | £100,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 31 | £187,000 |
| Terraced | 35 | £125,000 |
10 year median price trend in Bridgewater
In the WA7 1BY postcode area, located within Runcorn Town & Westfield, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WA7 1BY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Spar | Victoria Road, Runcorn, WA7 5SS | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.2 mi | Quick Pick Store | Church Street, Halton, WA7 1LT | Walking directions to Quick Pick Store |
| 0.2 mi | Thrifty's | 20 Church Street, Runcorn, WA7 1LR | Walking directions to Thrifty's |
| 0.2 mi | Spar | Thomas Jones Way, Runcorn, WA7 5AQ | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.2 mi | Iceland | Granville Street, Runcorn, WA7 1NE | Walking directions to Iceland |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.